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AXI 9699

1989 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,075 mi
Last recorded123,075 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Golf118,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 9699
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 123,075 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 123,075 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,322 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 114,888 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 114,888 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 109,858 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 109,858 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Load bay x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 103,712 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 100,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 99,830 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 96,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 96,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,534 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,259 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,666 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 82,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AXI 9699 is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 118,935 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AXI 9699, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AXI 9699 registered?

AXI 9699 is a 1989 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 1989.

Is AXI 9699 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXI 9699 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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